The Vikings lead for most of the game, but a Broncos touchdown with 63 seconds remaining gave Denver the victory.
A direct snap to a tight end, followed by a pitch to the quarterback, led to a fumble on the third play of the game. And all that pressure on the quarterback should result in more sacks.
Alexander Mattison cleared the concussion protocol and ran for 81 yards against the Broncos. But he also lost a fumble in the third quarter.
The Vikings handed over easy points to the Broncos and brought their own momentum to a halt with the poor execution and questionable decisions that were a big part of their 1-4 start to the season.
Yes, it was a maroon-and-good clad crowd, for the most part. But the largest gathering at a Gophers women's basketball game in five years roared when Paige Bueckers was introduced.
Running back Alexander Mattison had been in the concussion protocol this week, but is expected to share carries with Ty Chandler.
The Gophers trailed the Huskies by only three points at halftime before getting buried in the third quarter. Former Hopkins star Paige Buckers sored 12 points for UConn.
Three unexpected losses and beatdowns by Michigan and Ohio State have left the Gophers needing to win against Wisconsin to become bowl eligible and avoid a sub-.500 season.